Vegan Woman Forced Her Fennec Fox To Go Vegan, And Here’s What Happened

Fennec foxes eat rodents, insects, birds, rabbits, and eggs, but this one doesn’t. For years, vegan blogger Sonia Sae has been raising her pet fox Jumanji on a vegan diet, and it has developed all sorts of health problems. Recently, however, a few people worked hard to spread the word about this behavior they call abusive, and the internet is infuriated.

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According to experts, a fennec’s diet in the wild is comprised of about 90% animals and insects while the remaining 10% consists of various plants they dig up. Naturally, they need a lot of protein when living in captivity as well. Forcing her omnivore Jumanji on a vegan menu only, Sae has probably messed up its entire nutrition. For example, fennecs really need calcium and taurine. The latter is an organic compound that’s widely distributed in animal tissues. Without it, these big-eared creatures will probably develop reproductive and heart problems. And this is only the tip of the iceberg.

Sae has already admitted that Jumanji is half blind, suffers from spontaneous convulsions and a severe skin condition. However, she refuses the idea that its diet is a cause of these problems. “They use the word ‘abuse’ to describe the act of feeding [it] food that no animal had to die for. Despite the obvious oxymoron, any other non-vegan alternative DOES involve abuse by default,” she said in a Facebook post.

People have already contacted local animal rights authorities and are waiting for their response.

Me too. Humans are omnivorous, we can choose what we eat and (as long as we're careful to balance it so the sum of it gives us all kinds of nutrients we require) we can eat anything and be fine. But not all animals are equal in that sense: herbivores get their nutrients from plants, carnivores get them from meat. People slowly killing their animals by giving them the wrong sort of diet aren't doing well in the head.

@Carla Clark, You idiotic hipster dumbass.
It's very simple, we're at the top of the food chain, because unlike animals, we have the power to control our environment. Do you really think that if any fucking carnivorous animal evolved and were able to farm meat they wouldn't ? You idiot. If you feel bad about animals then stfu and go eat your grass and leave the rest of us in peace.
Do you see meat eaters going around dressed in flannel with socks in their slippers telling vegetarians or vegans to stop ? fuck off you annoying cunt.

Me too. Humans are naturally omnivores. But we can choose to eat no meat if we know how to balance protein and other nutrients. Like eating other things that contain protein. This woman needs to research a fennec foxes diet. The fox is developing all of these health problems due to the foxes diet. She needs to

Before I make my point to Nadia, I would like to clarify to those who may, deliberately or not, miss it: I am not saying this woman isn't wrong, i am merely speaking to how people are once again miscatehorizing vegans AND veganism;
So what, Nadia? You think humans are still exclusively hunting their food? All OTHER omnivores, as well as carnivores and herbivores have to hunt for it. We don't. Yet we punish other animals for even thinking of eating us as food. That's not omnivorous or carnivorous. And those that do hunt hide behind big guns, not even giving our prey a chance to act like prey. So please do stop saying we are omnivores. We removed OURSELVES from the food chain a long time ago.

The photos used in this article are from when Jumanji was rescued. I can only assume this article began as a way of vilification against a woman who has rescued an animal, yet whose belief system people do not entirely agree with. Here is the latest video of Jumanji, posted by Soniasae. As you can see he is healthy and happy. He cannot be returned to the wild because he was rescued, almost dead. Sonia has him regularly checked by the vet, and he is in peak condition... https://www.facebook.com/soniasaevegan/?hc_location=ufi

Because looking at animal die and seek no medical help is OK? When u are responsible for a life u read up on the subject. A yes not possible Bimbos only know how to use make-up. Most don't even know how to read!

No, she was not simply "ignorant". "Ignorant" means uninformed. Once hundreds or thousands of people informed her, she was no longer "ignorant" and became just an abusive piece of trash, and every other "name" she was called.

Hey everyone, just found a petition aiming at getting Jumanji a proper diet, or removing it from Sonia's care ...
https://www.change.org/p/seprona-either-feed-jumanji-the-fennec-fox-a-proper-diet-or-remove-it-from-sonia-sae-s-care/psf/promote_or_share?share=false

Done! I’m an animal lover, and this story infuriated me! That poor fox, the suffering he is going through. The Police or Animal Control should step in and rescue him, taking him to a better environment. She should be charged with animal cruelty. Oh, and how many of us want to line up and kick her in the ass? I do!

Since you’re not in our country I don’t know how to help! If someone in Spain has the balls to just take this fox and secretly get him help from a vet or organization that would be great! Hell if you give me the plane fare and location I’ll do it myself. I’m not afraid of the consequences of jail here as long as I get him away from the slow death she’s purposely doing to him. If you still alive please contact me if you have any other suggestions I will go along with it!

While I agree completely that this woman is a complete idiot, to say the least, what exactly is this petition going to do? Who is it to be sent to? Do you really think this will change her mind or is this more of a “prayers and thoughts” thing?

From what I've read of her previous reactions shown above, I don't think it'll change her mind. She's really too stupid and obsessed about vegan for that. I hope that in Spain (since she appears to reside there, or am I wrong), there is some equivalent to the RSPCA that can forcibly remove this fennec from her. In my country (Belgium), we have the SPA (Societe Protectrice des Animaux) and they have the power to do that.

What's the point of a petition? If the authorities don't have the right to remove it due to lax animal welfare laws it doesn't matter how many people want them to, they legally can't.
Better to have a petition trying to get Spain to make its animal welfare laws better.

I have nothing against what other people chose to eat or not eat but when it comes to their pets, then they do not have a choice. We must make sure to treat our animals as humanly as possible as they are God's gift to us and He has even stated this in the Bible. Now I am not normally a Bible thumper, but this is one passage that I am 100% sure of. We are caretakers of this Earth, no matter which path we chose to follow.

Wow signing a petition. You go there you social justice warrior. While I agree that this girl is an idiot, the petition will have zero effect in this case. Did you miss the part about the laws being lax in Spain and that there was nothing that they can do?

The photos used in this article are from when Jumanji was rescued. I can only assume this article began as a way of vilification against a woman who has rescued an animal, yet whose belief system people do not entirely agree with. Here is the latest video of Jumanji, posted by Soniasae. As you can see he is healthy and happy. He cannot be returned to the wild because he was rescued, almost dead. Sonia has him regularly checked by the vet, and he is in peak condition... https://www.facebook.com/soniasaevegan/?hc_location=ufi

hah! yes! I already thought something wrong with this girl that said 'all species are equal' and 'no one cares as long as people can benefit from that', yet has a supposedly wild animal as a 'pet' (it does illegal to have in some part of the world). In her own word I want to say to her: BE MORAL CONSISTENT.

We are. She does not represent us at all. We vegans are fighting her too, even harder than you meat heaters, because she is not only harming an animal but is also misrepresenting our cause. Now please don't conveniently assume we are all like her, because we are not. A true vegan would never even have an exotic wild animal as a pet, let alone feed it the wrong diet. She is a bimbo.

Sartria- I am glad to hear that you don't make your animals vegan. I am vegetarian but would never make my animals meat free. I pet sit for a woman who is vegan and she made her dogs vegan about 6 months ago. I noticed a big difference in one of the dog's coat. He looks terrible now. They seem well and have a lot of energy but his coat has me worried. Luckily she does not have her cats on a vegan diet as cats are obligate carnivores.

But the basis of veganism is to minimize animal suffering, and that usually includes the trade of wild animals. Most vegans I know are against animal trade even it comes to domesticated animals - adopt, don't buy. Sure there isn't a rule, but it *is* pretty weird to be against one thing and not the other. It's like as long as the animals are alive, all is good to her.

Rafaella - People are diverse no matter their similarities. In other words people who don't eat meat can be as different from one another as the members of the catholic faith. I am vegetarian and would never do this! I do not agree with people that force their pets to be veggies, if you put out a dish of meat and a dish of veggies the carnivorous animal will always pick the meat. That's what separates us from them, the ability to choose.

vegans say you should not have ANY animal as a pet as they are sentient beings & who are we to put 'ownership on them' but then they also use items with animal by products in - so - ya know - they kinda make it up as they go along with what suits them !!

Veganism refers to all forms of abuse of animals, not just diet. Most vegans don't buy leather and wool, don't buy cosmetic and clinic products that contain animal derivatives, and certainly don't buy exotic wild animals as pets. This girl is not a vegan, is a bimbo.

Sorry but veganism refers to a lot more than diet. This is why vegans do not use leather or even honey.
A vegan can have a pet that is not vegan, but not a species protected under CITES. That's as wrong as this idiot dentist hunting lions and as un-vegan as it possibly can

Sofia..?? l can't understand how a Vegan could not use wool..?? even though it does come from an animal, that animal does not have to die in order for it to be "harvested"..wool is like our hair, it has to be cut off when becoming unmanageable..and sometimes you don't even have to approach the animal because it comes off of them when they get caught on plants and gets pulled out in tufts..sheese..you could walk a field picking up the fibers and getting enough to make a garment and never come in contact with the animals, so, how can it be harming to wear a by-product of a LIVING animal..??

Sofia- There is a wide difference between being a vegan and making it your doctrine. We can choose whatever we want. I can refuse meat and still wear used leather shoes if I want to, the leather is already made the shoes are already existing as shoes and I am doing no harm other than recycling the product by wearing it now. Your opinion is not reflective of ALL non-meat eaters.

Not all vegans are members of PETA (or similar group in Spain, if they have one). I'm no fan of PETA, I'm just saying that someone can be a vegan and still keep pets. But keeping a wild animal, no matter how tame, is not OK. They are not bred to be house pets. That animal should have been allowed to grow up in the wild. It's too late now, the fox has no skills for living in the desert, but I hope there's a sanctuary that can take him in, that could provide better care (not that that would be hard!) Idiot.

Jo Bebe, you are flat out wrong. You're thinking of "vegetarianism." Veganism is a political position, not a dietary one.
"Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose."
https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism

Me too. Humans are omnivorous, we can choose what we eat and (as long as we're careful to balance it so the sum of it gives us all kinds of nutrients we require) we can eat anything and be fine. But not all animals are equal in that sense: herbivores get their nutrients from plants, carnivores get them from meat. People slowly killing their animals by giving them the wrong sort of diet aren't doing well in the head.

@Carla Clark, You idiotic hipster dumbass.
It's very simple, we're at the top of the food chain, because unlike animals, we have the power to control our environment. Do you really think that if any fucking carnivorous animal evolved and were able to farm meat they wouldn't ? You idiot. If you feel bad about animals then stfu and go eat your grass and leave the rest of us in peace.
Do you see meat eaters going around dressed in flannel with socks in their slippers telling vegetarians or vegans to stop ? fuck off you annoying cunt.

Me too. Humans are naturally omnivores. But we can choose to eat no meat if we know how to balance protein and other nutrients. Like eating other things that contain protein. This woman needs to research a fennec foxes diet. The fox is developing all of these health problems due to the foxes diet. She needs to

Before I make my point to Nadia, I would like to clarify to those who may, deliberately or not, miss it: I am not saying this woman isn't wrong, i am merely speaking to how people are once again miscatehorizing vegans AND veganism;
So what, Nadia? You think humans are still exclusively hunting their food? All OTHER omnivores, as well as carnivores and herbivores have to hunt for it. We don't. Yet we punish other animals for even thinking of eating us as food. That's not omnivorous or carnivorous. And those that do hunt hide behind big guns, not even giving our prey a chance to act like prey. So please do stop saying we are omnivores. We removed OURSELVES from the food chain a long time ago.

The photos used in this article are from when Jumanji was rescued. I can only assume this article began as a way of vilification against a woman who has rescued an animal, yet whose belief system people do not entirely agree with. Here is the latest video of Jumanji, posted by Soniasae. As you can see he is healthy and happy. He cannot be returned to the wild because he was rescued, almost dead. Sonia has him regularly checked by the vet, and he is in peak condition... https://www.facebook.com/soniasaevegan/?hc_location=ufi

Because looking at animal die and seek no medical help is OK? When u are responsible for a life u read up on the subject. A yes not possible Bimbos only know how to use make-up. Most don't even know how to read!

No, she was not simply "ignorant". "Ignorant" means uninformed. Once hundreds or thousands of people informed her, she was no longer "ignorant" and became just an abusive piece of trash, and every other "name" she was called.

Hey everyone, just found a petition aiming at getting Jumanji a proper diet, or removing it from Sonia's care ...
https://www.change.org/p/seprona-either-feed-jumanji-the-fennec-fox-a-proper-diet-or-remove-it-from-sonia-sae-s-care/psf/promote_or_share?share=false

Done! I’m an animal lover, and this story infuriated me! That poor fox, the suffering he is going through. The Police or Animal Control should step in and rescue him, taking him to a better environment. She should be charged with animal cruelty. Oh, and how many of us want to line up and kick her in the ass? I do!

Since you’re not in our country I don’t know how to help! If someone in Spain has the balls to just take this fox and secretly get him help from a vet or organization that would be great! Hell if you give me the plane fare and location I’ll do it myself. I’m not afraid of the consequences of jail here as long as I get him away from the slow death she’s purposely doing to him. If you still alive please contact me if you have any other suggestions I will go along with it!

While I agree completely that this woman is a complete idiot, to say the least, what exactly is this petition going to do? Who is it to be sent to? Do you really think this will change her mind or is this more of a “prayers and thoughts” thing?

From what I've read of her previous reactions shown above, I don't think it'll change her mind. She's really too stupid and obsessed about vegan for that. I hope that in Spain (since she appears to reside there, or am I wrong), there is some equivalent to the RSPCA that can forcibly remove this fennec from her. In my country (Belgium), we have the SPA (Societe Protectrice des Animaux) and they have the power to do that.

What's the point of a petition? If the authorities don't have the right to remove it due to lax animal welfare laws it doesn't matter how many people want them to, they legally can't.
Better to have a petition trying to get Spain to make its animal welfare laws better.

I have nothing against what other people chose to eat or not eat but when it comes to their pets, then they do not have a choice. We must make sure to treat our animals as humanly as possible as they are God's gift to us and He has even stated this in the Bible. Now I am not normally a Bible thumper, but this is one passage that I am 100% sure of. We are caretakers of this Earth, no matter which path we chose to follow.

Wow signing a petition. You go there you social justice warrior. While I agree that this girl is an idiot, the petition will have zero effect in this case. Did you miss the part about the laws being lax in Spain and that there was nothing that they can do?

The photos used in this article are from when Jumanji was rescued. I can only assume this article began as a way of vilification against a woman who has rescued an animal, yet whose belief system people do not entirely agree with. Here is the latest video of Jumanji, posted by Soniasae. As you can see he is healthy and happy. He cannot be returned to the wild because he was rescued, almost dead. Sonia has him regularly checked by the vet, and he is in peak condition... https://www.facebook.com/soniasaevegan/?hc_location=ufi

hah! yes! I already thought something wrong with this girl that said 'all species are equal' and 'no one cares as long as people can benefit from that', yet has a supposedly wild animal as a 'pet' (it does illegal to have in some part of the world). In her own word I want to say to her: BE MORAL CONSISTENT.

We are. She does not represent us at all. We vegans are fighting her too, even harder than you meat heaters, because she is not only harming an animal but is also misrepresenting our cause. Now please don't conveniently assume we are all like her, because we are not. A true vegan would never even have an exotic wild animal as a pet, let alone feed it the wrong diet. She is a bimbo.

Sartria- I am glad to hear that you don't make your animals vegan. I am vegetarian but would never make my animals meat free. I pet sit for a woman who is vegan and she made her dogs vegan about 6 months ago. I noticed a big difference in one of the dog's coat. He looks terrible now. They seem well and have a lot of energy but his coat has me worried. Luckily she does not have her cats on a vegan diet as cats are obligate carnivores.

But the basis of veganism is to minimize animal suffering, and that usually includes the trade of wild animals. Most vegans I know are against animal trade even it comes to domesticated animals - adopt, don't buy. Sure there isn't a rule, but it *is* pretty weird to be against one thing and not the other. It's like as long as the animals are alive, all is good to her.

Rafaella - People are diverse no matter their similarities. In other words people who don't eat meat can be as different from one another as the members of the catholic faith. I am vegetarian and would never do this! I do not agree with people that force their pets to be veggies, if you put out a dish of meat and a dish of veggies the carnivorous animal will always pick the meat. That's what separates us from them, the ability to choose.

vegans say you should not have ANY animal as a pet as they are sentient beings & who are we to put 'ownership on them' but then they also use items with animal by products in - so - ya know - they kinda make it up as they go along with what suits them !!

Veganism refers to all forms of abuse of animals, not just diet. Most vegans don't buy leather and wool, don't buy cosmetic and clinic products that contain animal derivatives, and certainly don't buy exotic wild animals as pets. This girl is not a vegan, is a bimbo.

Sorry but veganism refers to a lot more than diet. This is why vegans do not use leather or even honey.
A vegan can have a pet that is not vegan, but not a species protected under CITES. That's as wrong as this idiot dentist hunting lions and as un-vegan as it possibly can

Sofia..?? l can't understand how a Vegan could not use wool..?? even though it does come from an animal, that animal does not have to die in order for it to be "harvested"..wool is like our hair, it has to be cut off when becoming unmanageable..and sometimes you don't even have to approach the animal because it comes off of them when they get caught on plants and gets pulled out in tufts..sheese..you could walk a field picking up the fibers and getting enough to make a garment and never come in contact with the animals, so, how can it be harming to wear a by-product of a LIVING animal..??

Sofia- There is a wide difference between being a vegan and making it your doctrine. We can choose whatever we want. I can refuse meat and still wear used leather shoes if I want to, the leather is already made the shoes are already existing as shoes and I am doing no harm other than recycling the product by wearing it now. Your opinion is not reflective of ALL non-meat eaters.

Not all vegans are members of PETA (or similar group in Spain, if they have one). I'm no fan of PETA, I'm just saying that someone can be a vegan and still keep pets. But keeping a wild animal, no matter how tame, is not OK. They are not bred to be house pets. That animal should have been allowed to grow up in the wild. It's too late now, the fox has no skills for living in the desert, but I hope there's a sanctuary that can take him in, that could provide better care (not that that would be hard!) Idiot.

Jo Bebe, you are flat out wrong. You're thinking of "vegetarianism." Veganism is a political position, not a dietary one.
"Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose."
https://www.vegansociety.com/go-vegan/definition-veganism